In Service Inspection and Management of Lifting Equipment accessories Ref (open)
Course Overview
Duration: 1 Day
Max Number of Delegates: 6
Length of Certification: 3 Years
Accreditation: Certificated
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for personnel who may be required to carry out in service inspection of lifting equipment during their working day.
Aim
To ensure delegates appreciate the law relating to lifting operations. Recognise the need for correct marking, storage and handling of equipment and identify key lifting equipment defects, so as to be able to complete in-service inspections.
Training Methods
Classroom based tutorials and demonstrations. Practical exercise in the selection and in service inspection of lifting equipment.
Courses are run nationally 6 days a week. For further information fill out the form below.
Knowledge
Additional information
On completion of the course personnel will know:
- Understand the requirements for the relevant legislation
- Manage and control lifting equipment in accordance with legislation
- Carry out an In-Service Inspection of lifting equipment to identify signs of damage or wear that may affect the equipment’s fitness for use
Course
Content
This course includes awareness of periodic examinations of equipment. The course does not provide training in maintenance of equipment.
- Statutory Legislative Requirements:
The Health & Safety at Work Law
Powers of the Inspectorate
British and European Standards
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998 (An overview)
The Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment
Regulations 1998 (An overview)
Management of Health & Safety at Work
Regulations 1999 (An overview)
HSE Guidance Notes
- Portable Lifting Equipment Examination/ Inspection (Theory & Practical)
Chain Slings / Master Links & Assemblies
Man-Made Webbing Slings
Wire Rope Slings
Eyebolts
Swivel Hoist Rings
Shackles
Manual Chain Blocks/Hoists (if required)
Lever Hoists/Pull-lifts (if required) - Systems
Tagging
Colour Coding
Reporting of Defective Equipment
Quarantine
